The largest list for people who are in the clock trade
is the E-mailing list called Clocksmiths. The requirements for
membership are that you MUST be directly involved in the clock trade
either through consultation, education, repairs, sales, or as a supplier.
Clocksmiths has about 700 members and limits its' discussions
about watches to their repair only and devotes the collective energies
of its' membership on better and smarter clock repair and restoration.
The E-mail volume is somewhere in between that of alt.horology
and Clocks. The focus is much more structured because of a very active
and concerned listowner. The other two resources, although very
good, tend to stray away from their original focus of horology and
get into non-relevant areas because they do not have active "owners".
Horology for Mini Lathes is a group to share information on clock making ideas
for the metalworking lathe owner.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlhorology/
Clockmakers · For constructors of high quality horological items
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/clockmakers/
For electric clock enthusiasts, there is another yahoo group located at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/electric_clocks/
I have a group devoted to the professional service of the Atmos clock but you MUST
meet the following requirements in order to join.
You are currently proficient at the overhaul of the Atmos clock and I'll need to
know how many Atmos' you have worked on, your business name, how did you learn
to work on the Atmos, and how long have you been in the business of repairing clock
and/or watches.
Clock and watch suppliers are always welcome, as are hobbyists. Hobbyists must
demonstrate their Atmos repair proficiency.
Simply paste or type your E-mail address in the box below and you will automatically receive a file asking you for your professional qualifications.
I have a Yahoo E-mailing list and Web page for the Professional Horologist.
We share experiences, techniques, business practices,
material searches, shortcuts, honesty, trouble shooting, and
everything involved with running a successful clock or watch
repair business.
All members will be a full time Clocksmith or Watchmaker and
there will be no hobbies, part timers, or collectors. Retired
individuals who did make their living that way are also welcomed,
as are people from the parts supply side and horological educators.
All applicants will be scrutinized for the group's requirements
and all information shared either via E-mail or the Web site is the
property of the individual and may not be shared outside the group.
Simply paste or type your E-mail address in the box below and you will automatically receive a file asking you for your professional qualifications.